A Bill for an Act to amend the operation of Australian Design Rules as they relate to the provision of spare wheels for passenger vehicles

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the Australian Design Rule Amendment Bill 2004

2 Commencement

This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

3 Schedule

The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 is amended as set out in the applicable items in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1—Amendment of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

1 After section 7A

Insert

“7B Spare wheels and tyres

Unless the Minister by order determines otherwise, a passenger motor vehicle that is not fitted with a spare wheel and tyre of similar design specifications to wheels and tyres fitted to the vehicle does not comply with national standards.”.

2 After section 7A

Insert

“7C ADR not valid if inconsistent

Any Australian Design Rule that is inconsistent with the requirement of section 7B is, to the extent of the inconsistency, invalid.”.